P’yŏngsŏng Population 2026
P’yŏngsŏng has a population of 100,000, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 0.4% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,000
Rank in North Korea
#29
Coordinates
39.25°N, 125.87°E
~53 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Pyongan
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sunch’ŏn | 437,000 | #4 |
| Kaech’ŏn | 319,554 | #10 |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 237,133 | #13 |
| Paek'ak | 125,924 | #23 |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | 125,631 | #24 |
| Kangsŏn | 102,436 | #28 |
| Anju | 50,196 | #50 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | 43,614 | #56 |
Cities near P’yŏngsŏng
- Sunan36,671 people · ~16 km away
- Sunch’ŏn437,000 people · ~21 km away
- Kangdong-ŭp28,922 people · ~23 km away
- Pyongyang3,222,000 people · ~26 km away
- Sŭngho 1-tong39,841 people · ~30 km away
- Paek'ak125,924 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of P’yŏngsŏng?
P’yŏngsŏng has a population of 100,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is P’yŏngsŏng in?
P’yŏngsŏng is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is P’yŏngsŏng the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 26 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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